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After considering the top cordless drills on the market today and considering factors like the weight, torque, power, and quality of each drill, we came to the conclusion that the DEWALT DCD780C2 is the best overall cordless drill for either home or professional use. For $170, the 20-Volt DeWalt DCD780C2 offers unbeatable power and battery life…

We looked at all the different kinds of power sanders out there and broke them down into the three main categories to help you decide which type of power sander is best for you. Belt Sander: Best for large wood removal projects Recommended Model: Hitachi SB8V2 9.0 Amp 3-Inch-by-21-Inch Variable Speed Belt Sander Orbital…

We looked at some of the most popular adjustable wrenches out there and put them to the test to figure out which is the best overall adjustable wrench for your money. Taking into consideration factors such as weight, jaw size, ease of use, and quality, we concluded that the Channellock 8WCB WideAzz is the best…

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Leatherman Tread – Day 1 Review
In case you missed the original post, the Leatherman Tread is a new wearable multi-tool, available in stainless steel or with a black DLC finish, and there will also be a watch option. Basically, the Leatherman Tread is a multi-tool bracelet. I started testing one today, and have been wearing it…

How will Dewalt Respond to Milwaukee One-Key “Tool Control” Capabilities?
Today is the day that Milwaukee One Key was revealed to the tool world, and everything changed. Or not. How will Dewalt respond? Last month we wrote about Dewalt’s new 20V Max Bluetooth battery packs, as part of our larger 2015-2016 Dewalt new cordless…

Milwaukee Insulation Knives and Duct Knife Preview
Milwaukee Insulation Knives and Duct Knife Offer Response to Jobsite Needs Among the new hand tools that we saw in Wisconsin last month were the new Milwaukee Insulation Knives and Milwaukee Duct Knife. For a company that pushes the bar higher every year in the several tool…

Milwaukee One-Key – Here is Everything You Want to Know
The highlight of Milwaukee’s recent media event – see all of our new tool coverage here – was One-Key, which they’ve been making a huge deal about. So what is Milwaukee One-Key all about, and how will it unlock the digital jobsite and the future of jobsite technology?…

SawStop Sues Bosch Over Patent Infringement
The lawsuit that we knew was coming ever since we first saw the Bosch REAXX Table Saw has begun. Bosch is set to release the REAXX later this year, but SawStop is pursuing legal action to put the brakes on that… at least in the US. The SawStop lawsuit claims that…